GEMS
World Academy-Dubai Certified as a “Common Sense School”
Recognized by Common Sense Media for Teaching
Digital Citizenship
DUBAI, UAE – Common Sense Media,
a US-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and families
thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has certified GEMS World
Academy-Dubai as a Common Sense School for educating its students to be safe,
smart and ethical digital citizens. GEMS
World Academy-Dubai is the first school in the Middle East and the first GEMS school
worldwide to be certified.
GEMS
World Academy-Dubai has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community
approach to preparing its students to use the immense power of digital media to
explore, create, connect and learn, while limiting the perils that exist in the
online realm, such as plagiarism, loss of privacy and cyber-bullying.
“We
applaud GEMS World Academy-Dubai for embracing digital citizenship as an
important part of their students’ education,” said Rebecca Randall, Vice President
of Education Programs for Common Sense Media. “GEMS World Academy-Dubai deserves
high praise for giving its students the foundational skills they need to
compete and succeed in the 21st-century workplace and
participate ethically in society at large.”
GEMS
World Academy-Dubai has been using Common Sense Media’s innovative and
research-based digital literacy and citizenship resources, which were created
in collaboration with Dr. Howard Gardner of the GoodPlay Project at the Harvard
Graduate School of Education. The resources teach students, educators and
parents tangible skills related to internet safety, protecting online
reputation and personal privacy, what to share and what not to share, managing
online relationships and respecting creative copyright. The free resources are currently
used in more than 65,000 classrooms across the US.
“We are honored to be recognized as a Common
Sense School as we proactively support students to navigate the online world in
the 21st century,” said Jason McBride, the Head of School at GEMS
World Academy-Dubai. “By preparing our students to use technology safely and
responsibly, we are providing them unlimited opportunities to maximize and
personalize their learning.”
For more
information, useful links, practical advice and suggestions please follow
visit http://gwadigitalcitizenship.weebly.com or ‘like’
our Digital Citizenship Facebook
Page.
To learn more about the criteria GEMS World
Academy-Dubai had to meet to become certified as a Common
Sense School, visit http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/certification.
About Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. We exist because our kids are growing up in a culture that profoundly impacts their physical, social, and emotional well-being. We provide families with the advice and media reviews they need in order to make the best choices for their children. Through our education programs and policy efforts, Common Sense Media empowers parents, educators, and young people to become knowledgeable and responsible digital citizens. For more information, go to: www.commonsense.org.
Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. We exist because our kids are growing up in a culture that profoundly impacts their physical, social, and emotional well-being. We provide families with the advice and media reviews they need in order to make the best choices for their children. Through our education programs and policy efforts, Common Sense Media empowers parents, educators, and young people to become knowledgeable and responsible digital citizens. For more information, go to: www.commonsense.org.
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